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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,520.96, 25,557.94 and 10,135.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,520.96, 25,557.94 and 10,135.84 is: 13,986.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,520.96 : 25,557.94 = 10,135.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,520.96/25,557.94 = 10,135.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,520.96x = 25,557.94 × 10,135.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,520.96x = 259,051,012.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,051,012.10/18,520.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,986.91

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